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Little People of Willow Vale

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2023)
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4.6(19 Google reviews) ·Montessori Nursery, 9 Willow Vale, London, W12 0PA · Hammersmith and Fulham
Number of places
42 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham

About this day nursery

Little People of Willow Vale, nestled in the heart of London (W12 0PA), is part of a small network of nurseries dedicated to providing exceptional early years education. The day nursery prides itself on fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive and develop a lifelong love for learning.

With a strong emphasis on experienced and dedicated staff, Little People of Willow Vale aims to create a home-away-from-home atmosphere. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to encourage curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, catering to the individual needs of each child.

The day nursery values strong partnerships with parents, believing that collaborative efforts are key to a child's successful development. They strive to offer a comprehensive programme that not only prepares children for school but also instils confidence and social skills essential for their future.

Our ethos

Little People of Willow Vale is dedicated to providing exceptional early years education in a nurturing and stimulating environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. They aim to create a home-away-from-home atmosphere and value strong partnerships with parents, believing collaboration is key to a child's successful development and preparing them for school with confidence and social skills.

What it's like

Staff offer parents and children a warm welcome, fostering a happy and relaxed atmosphere where children feel safe and secure due to strong bonds with key staff. Staff skillfully support children's communication and language development, and children play cooperatively while developing social skills, curiosity in science, and literacy.

Focus on experienced staffNurturing environmentStrong parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

1993

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little People of Willow Vale

Last inspected 10 August 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff offer parents and children a warm welcome, fostering a happy and relaxed atmosphere where children feel safe and secure due to strong bonds with key staff. Staff skillfully support children's communication and language development, and children play cooperatively while developing social skills, curiosity in science, and literacy.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff skillfully support children to develop their communication and language, using exaggerated and musical tones with babies to aid language development.
  • Children play cooperatively, develop social skills, and become engrossed in rich role play in the outdoor mud kitchen.
  • Staff help children to gain good literacy skills, introducing new words and promoting a love of reading through a library system.
  • Staff skillfully and consistently support children to develop mathematical knowledge and skills, introducing concepts like division and problem-solving through play.
  • Transitions are well planned, considerate, and unrushed, with individual children's needs at the centre, fostering strong relationships between staff, parents, and children.

Areas to develop

  • 1build further on the existing support given to children that helps them to develop their understanding of similarities and differences between people during their play activities.
Inspection #10301082 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very positively of the nursery.

Parents feel fully included in their child's learning.

They comment on how staff have explained to them about how these activities support their child's development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The dedicated and passionate special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) monitors children's progress closely to ensure that any gaps in children's learning are addressed swiftly. Staff ensure that advice from other professionals is followed.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy ample opportunities for fresh air and exercise. There is a safe and enclosed garden for older children and babies. In addition, staff take children to the local park.

Google Reviews of Little People of Willow Vale

4.6
(19 Google reviews)
Maggie Bain
5 months ago

Our little one loves it here. The staff are wonderful and as a queer family there is such care and consideration taken to include our son's experience. His language and social skill shave taken a huge leap forward and we are impressed at what he is learning to do and learning about.

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Zoe Little
5 months ago

Both my children are thriving at Willow Vale. From the baby room all the way through to the preschool the children are stimulated and developed. The staff really care about the children and the feedback to families is excellent.

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Kate Heinrich
5 months ago

I couldn’t speak more highly of Willow Vale Shepherds Bush. The staff are so friendly and amazing with the kids - they really go the extra mile. My son can’t wait to get to nursery in the mornings!

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Nathalie Reyes Anchorena
a year ago

I couldn’t recommend it more! As a first time mum, I was doubting about getting my daughter at a nursery and after visiting quite a few nurseries around my area, little people was the one that made me feel confident. The staff is the best of all it.They are always happy, full of energy, and they really know what your baby/toddler has been up to during the day, when you pick your little on up they give you a small summary of the day for you child. You also have an app where they report everyday the things your baby is doing and you can see pictures of the activities. Great communication with the parents, and also parents meetings to give you a solid report about what your kid is learning, discovering, exploring, playing, etc. Their favourite activities and games! Is a very good Nursery, very happy with it!

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Karen Wong
a year ago

Such a lovely school. The teachers are super kind and really care for my daughter. Her development has been incredible and her vocabulary is very high for her age. She has made many friends and looks forward to seeing her teachers everyday. You will be very lucky to have your child taught here!!

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Inspection history

Date: March 2009

  • August 2023Good
  • January 2018Good
  • February 2014Good
  • March 2009Outstanding

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